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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car
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Boston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boston

With a population of 35,859, Boston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Boston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Boston

Boston in November
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boston in November
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boston

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 89 km from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 km from Boston. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 89 km from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 km from Boston. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airlines serving Boston

Lufthansa
Good (8,256 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,084 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,452 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,628 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,283 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,007 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,538 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,722 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,443 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,621 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (441 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (681 reviews)
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Where to stay in Boston

Average rates range from around £78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £72 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Boston

Most booked hotels in Boston

Quayside Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£71+
The Stanley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£55+
Boston West Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£45+
Supreme Inn Boston
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£36+

Hiring a car in Boston

Expect to pay £1.74 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.84 and £27.79. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Skoda Octavia or similar) is, on average, 4% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.74 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.84 and £27.79. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Skoda Octavia or similar) is, on average, 4% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.